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FIDENCIO MEXICO, OAXACA Embodying the tradition and creativity of Oaxaca. With four generations of knowledge and the finest estate grown agave, Fidencio is a unique mezcal that is pure agave. Using 100% Espadín agave let to mature at least 10 years. Fidencio Joven Clasico Mezcal 88PF / 750ML Distilled twice in a traditional, wood fired, Alembic still, very similar to the stills used in Cognac. After the second distillation, we add a touch of water, and bottle. Fidencio Mezcal Joven Unico 88PF / 750ML Mexico- Made from 100% agave and double distilled. Earthy and slightly fruity on the palate, with mineral, smoke, and dried herbs, with a consistent fruit and agave undertone. Fidencio Mezcal Madrecuixe 91.8PF / 750ML Madrecuixe is a sub-varietal of Agave karwinskii. These agaves grow taller rather than rounder providing less sugars and have lower yields. They produce mezcals that are both rich and mineral forward. We use all wild agave responsibly sourced from the mountains surrounding Santiago Matatlán. Aroma – Sweet smoke, roasted agave, fresh rain. Taste – Brûléed sugar, fresh cut wood, wet stone. Texture – Fresh and bold with a velvet finish. Fidencio Mezcal Pechuga 90.8PF / 750ML Pechuga is a special expression that undergoes a third distillation using Fidencio Clásico. Crafted annually to celebrate the harvest, it features a unique blend of fresh fruits, including indigenous quince, pineapple, apples, bananas, and guava. During distillation, pechuga de pollo is suspended in the bell of the still creating a higher level of complexity delivering exceptional texture layered with the flavors from the fruit. Aroma – Banana, quince, roasted agave. Taste – Grilled pineapple, spicy fruit, roasted game. Tepextate is a large agave that can take up to 30 years to mature. Mezcals crafted from this agave variety are known for their bold character with herbal notes and robust spice. The amount of time spent in the ground produces a mezcal that is incredibly expressive of terroir. Aroma – Jalapeño, berries, spice. Taste – Cherry, blackberry, spice. Texture – Bold and spicy. Fidencio Mezcal Tobala 98.8PF / 750ML Tobalá, is a tiny agave that possesses a bold and vibrant character. With high levels of saponins and terpenes they produce very complex mezcals. This agave is harvested at 12 to 15 years and requires extra care as the raw agave can irritate even the most seasoned skin. Handcrafted by Enrique, these mezcals often exhibit intense aromatics with bright fruit and minerals. Aroma – Bright fruit, light smoke, minerals. Taste – Intense and complex, fruit, mineral. Texture – Bright acid, rich, long briny finish. Texture – Rich, long smooth finish. Fidencio Mezcal Tepextate 97.6PF / 750ML

MINA REAL MEXICO, OAXACA Mina Real Mezcal is an ecologically-sustainable mezcal made with agave slowly cooked in a brick kiln without the consumption of firewood. Their steaming method highlights the plants’ bright floral

bouquet without burning firewood. Mina Real Mezcal Blanco 92PF / 750ML

Utilizing a combination of both modern and historical technique, the agave honeys for Mina Real are fermented intact with their crushed agave piña fibers, followed by a double distillation in copper alembic stills for pronounced earthiness and character. Mina Real Mezcal Reposado 84PF / 750ML Mina Real Mezcal Reposado is distilled from 100% agave espadín. Real de Minas Distillery steam-roasts the agave, saving wood and keeping the piñas (hearts) un-charred. It’s twice distilled in ceramic pot stills and ages in used American white oak casks for an undisclosed time. LOS VECINOS DEL CAMPO OAXACA Los Vecinos Del Campo translates to “Neighbors of the Field” and in the tiny villages of Oaxaca, neighbors are family. After maturing for 7- 20 years, the agave is hand harvested. The hearts are slow roasted underground for 4-7 days developing a sultry, smoky-sweet flavor. After roasting, the piñas are crushed using a stone molino, then naturally fermented in a wooden vat for 7-15 days- depending on time of year. These artisanal mezcals are then double distilled in copper pot stills. The end products are sophisticated yet wild mezcals of the highest quality that taste of the generations of expertise behind them. In partnership with Carmen Villarreal and Casa San Matias, Los Vecinos promotes sustainability and supports the communities who create these mezcals. Los Vecinos del Campo Mezcal Ensamble No. 1 90PF / 750ML 5% Barril, 5% Madrecuishe, 90% Espadin, void of color and sediment free. Opening aromas of chamomile, dill, and roasted agave. Delicate but tangy fragrances of green tea, hemp, palm frond, green pea, and black pepper. Sweeter than the aroma implies, and first impression is of black pepper, honey, and soy sauce. A well-mannered, delicate mezcal. 4 Stars Highly Recommended, F. Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal. Los Vecinos del Campo Mezcal Espadin 90PF / 750ML / 1.0L 100% Espadin, void of color and sediment-free. Aromas of baked pineapple and canned pineapple juice have an earthy core. It’s all spice up front in the mouth, quickly moving to roasted tropical fruits, tender young ginger, and green bell peppers. “This wonderful mezcal is the ideal marriage of unruly, wild mezcal and distilling sophistication.” —F. Paul Pacult. 94pt Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2018 Los Vecinos del Campo Mezcal Tobala 92PF / 750ML 100% Tobala, void of color and sediment free. An earthy funk permeates the nose with floral undertones and wafts of citrus zest. A pleasant touch of sweetness in the mouth, followed by powerful ripe tropical fruits. A spiced finish leaves the tongue tingling. 4 Stars Highly Recommended, F. Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal.

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